Quality Engineer I

Marotta Controls, Inc.

$77K — $90K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
  • Familiarity with quality tools (8D, 5-Why, etc.).
  • Experience reading and interpreting Military and Commercial specifications.
  • Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, ISO/TS16949 Quality Management Systems.
  • Strong communication skills for engaging with customers and team members.
  • Proficient in MS Office and relevant technology tools.
  • Eligibility for obtaining a security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and resolve production nonconformances while ensuring compliance.
  • Drive closure on nonconformances through Root Cause / Corrective Action activities.
  • Support audits, both internally and with customers, under management oversight.
  • Conduct First Article Inspections and review related reports.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external clients regarding quality issues.
  • Perform As Designed/As Built reports documenting final product configurations.
  • Review certifications for materials and special processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Tuition assistance for further education.
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal days.
  • Flexible scheduling options like compressed workweeks.
  • Employee engagement events and a strong workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Engineer I, Quality

Position Profile:

A Quality Engineer is responsible for identifying and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements and specifications, establishing or verifying process controls, and auditing for continued adherence to those requirements for Marotta products and processes. This role assists in supporting company goals for continuous improvement, customer satisfaction and mission success.

Essential / Primary Responsibilities:
  • Investigate, assess, and resolve production nonconformances while maintaining compliance with customer requirements.
  • Participates in Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) activity and drives nonconformances to closure for non-MRB dispositions.
  • Experience in a design environment, reading and understanding schematics, data analysis.
  • Supports audits, both customer and internal.
    • Customer audits require management engagement/oversight.
  • Participates in First Article Inspections (FAI) and reviews the First Article Inspection Report (FAIR).
  • Communicates with customers both internal and external with management engagement/oversight.
  • Performs As Designed/As Built reports (ADABR).
    • An ADABR is a record of the final configuration of a product including all changes and deviations from the designed configuration.
  • Reviews material/special process certifications.

Additional Duties / Responsibilities:
  • May participate in continuous improvement activities and identify process deficiencies.
  • Participate in the performance of statistical analysis (AQL and SPC).
  • Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance with various regulatory and internal system requirements.
  • Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values.

Work Environment:
  • This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
  • This is a full-time position. Hours of work are 40 hours/week. Overtime and weekend work are required, as job duties demand.
  • Some travel may be expected for this position (up to 10%).

Physical Requirements:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
  • depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Vision and color vision must pass job-required vision screening
  • The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
  • The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and move about the facility.
  • The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.


Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • Understanding of quality tools such as fishbone diagrams, process maps, 8D methodology, 5-Why, 6S, etc.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field of study
  • Ability to interpret Military, Commercial aircraft and Space level specifications and standards.
  • Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings
  • Knowledge of Quality Management System - AS9100, ISO9001, ISO/TS16949
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with internal and external customers
  • Strong computer literacy, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
  • This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance; therefore you must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Work experience in data analysis and procedure writing
  • Knowledge of Special Processes such as critical finishes, chemical conversion, soldering, crimping, non-destructive and destructive analysis methods
  • Knowledge of various material types and their properties, mainly metals and plastics
  • 0-2 years' experience in quality-related function (applicant may be a new college hire


This position is at our Montville, NJ office location.

Pay Range: $77,500 - $90,000/year

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.

If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at www.marotta.com to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all of our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

No agencies, please.

Pay Range: $77,500 - $90,000 per year

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